This necklace taunts and haunts me. Even though I found a vintage sterling set (yes, a set – bracelet, earrings and necklace) for the fabulous price of $160 that is nearly identical, I am still lusting after Bottega Veneta’s interpretation of this piece, with oxidized silver and zircons. If only it didn’t cost USD $1960. I just really can’t get over that price, lovely as zircons are. Oh well. At least I can visit it on the BV website.  Here’s the Bottega necklace:

And for comparison purposes, here’s my vintage crystal and sterling set (the earrings have wandered somewhere but they are drops). Interesting how vintage continues to inspire contemporary designers.